The Facts: Bruce became the fifth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions with a 3-yard touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter Sunday against the St. Louis Rams.

Diehards Line:Bruce joined the 1,000-catch club on his sixth reception of the game, and third in as many plays on an 80-yard drive that cut the Rams’ lead to 16-10 with 4:03 to go. The 15-year veteran played his first 14 seasons with the Rams, and fans crooned “BRUUCE!” after he beat Fakhir Brown for the touchdown. Other players to reach 1,000 receptions are: Jerry Rice (1,549), Cris Carter (1,101), Marvin Harrison (1,095) and Brown (1,094).